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Jaru’s Fundraiser 23 March 2019

Jaru’s School Fundraiser

It was a lovely surprise to be contacted by Denbury School this week. Jaru, a young surfer from our South Devon Surf Club did a fundraiser at his school as part of Down Syndrome Awareness Day.

Jaru wrote us a lovely note (check out the super cool paper) to let us know he had raised £59.05 from his school fundraiser. He even got up in assembly to talk about The Wave Project!

His teacher wrote to say, “It was a brilliant day and during his presentation he took great delight in sharing the fact that he could surf. He speaks very highly of your team and has many fond memories.”

“Well done for all the work you do to make a difference for children like Jaru. His confidence has really been bolstered by his experience with you.”

Well done Jaru, thank you so much for being brave and for getting up in assembly to talk about surfing with us! Thank you everyone at Denbury Surf School for fundraising for us.

See you at Surf Club soon Jaru!

From Jaru’s Note: “Dear Katie, Yesterday was World Down Syndrome Day and I made biscuits and pizza-toast to raise money for The Wave Project. I did an assembly with a video and played the song “This is me” to my school to celebrate our differences. I felt happy. I have raised £59.05p I hope you like my pictures”

The programme is a real motivator for our students. They look forward to attending and are buzzing with excitement when they return.”

Year 9 Pastoral Team

After completing Beach School I joined The Wave Project Surf Club!

Year 9 Student, Cornwall

The student’s were openly sharing knowledge and understanding with peers when the lesson covered aspects of the curriculum covered during Beach School, such as erosion and geography.

Teacher, Beach School

“Beach School has had a positive and lasting impact on the majority of the pupils who participated. Improving pupil outcomes reducing antisocial learning behaviours, raising pupil engagement and aspiration.”

Teacher, Beach School

“My son loves the Wave Project and all the guys are absolutely fantastic. He is able to be himself and is accepted for who he is. He could not wait to go surfing every week and showed an excitement. Instead of trying to fit in and be someone he is not. They have fun and the atmosphere and positivity is amazing. The happiest days are with the Wave Project. So thank you, you really do change children’s lives.”

Parent, Cornwall

“The Wave Project has totally inspired my son. It has the right balance of challenge, excitement, relaxation, being part of a group. It also helps with his confidence, mood and sensory difficulties. It ticks all the boxes really. Plus we parents get a bit of a rest, can chat to other parents and have a cup of tea on the beach! He always says being in the sea is where he feels happiest and where his worries all go away…”

Mum, Dorset

Surfing has given my son confidence and self esteem that, as a teenager living with high functioning autism, he never had before. This amazing work should not be underestimated.